Table of contentsFLUG REVUE December 2016

In our December issue, we discuss if there's a future for Air Berlin and how this future could look like. Furthermore there's an update on the Pilatus PC-24 program, and a report about the first airshow in North Korea.

FLUG REVUE December 2016. Foto und Copyright: FR

TAKE-OFFThe new Junkers F 13 is flyingA 100-year-old milestone in aviation history is flying again as a complete new build

CIVIL AVIATIONAir Berlin divided in threeWith separate business units covering leasing, scheduled and charter operations Air Berlin hopes to return to profitTaiwan’s first A350China Airlines’ new twinjet is set to open up more non-stop routesLyon airportFrance’s number three airport relies on Alpine tourism and is looking for more international long-haul services

BUSINESS AVIATIONPilatus PC-24The Swiss are keeping to schedule as regards flight testing of their first business jet

MILITARY AVIATIONRoyal Canadian Air ForceCanada’s air force covers a variety of missions with a modern fleetWonsan Air Festival The first airshow in North Korea exhibits only selected types Chendu J-10B China continues to develop its modern single-engine fighter jetGerman Air Force AssociationEurofighter in Boelcke colours

TECHNOLOGYFuel cells in routine testsThe DLR is trying out a new propulsion concept with the HY4 four-seater passenger aircraftHISTORYCanadair DC-4M/C-54M North StarMerlin engines from Rolls-Royce provided more power, but also more noise